Overview
- Rep. Seth Moulton conducted a scheduled 90‑minute inspection on Dec. 1 and said the facility remains inadequate for anyone held beyond short stays.
- He reported fewer than 10 people in custody, down from about 50 in June, and warned faster turnover leaves less time for lawyers to intervene.
- Moulton said detainees are still sleeping on concrete without mats, which he was told were delayed by the 43‑day government shutdown and have now been ordered.
- ICE says the Burlington site is used for administrative intake before transfers and asserts detainees receive food, phone and shower access, legal representation, and medical care when needed.
- Moulton noted Massachusetts lacks a long‑term facility for women, prompting out‑of‑state transfers that can distance detainees from local courts and counsel.